Thomas - Do you ever watch HGTV, and especially their "House Hunters International"? That will get you thinking about spending at least part of each year somewhere else. Italy looks VERY attractive to us, especially Tuscany and points north.

I've had a dream of living in Italy, but the reality of it has yet to take shape, mainly for financial reasons. But yes, I am considering either a partial living elsewhere or a full one. This June, I might take a scouting trip.

I can take winter, but I am truly tired of the arctic-like conditions here, as well as the length of the season, which is the longest of the four--literally. Winter here starts late October/early November and ends somewhere in April.

WINTER.....I DONE CARE 'BOUT NO STUPID WINTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!We had ours this past 4 days. 1/2" of rain Mon wif a high of 64* and today cloudy wif a high of 68* and tomorrow a high ub 69*.....THAT BE PLENTY OF WINTER FER THR WEENER>>>>>>>>>>>>ww

Well in Northern New England White Easters are not that unusual. But this year's is about as late as it can get. Well, we have an inch on the ground, and it is still coming down steadily. Happy Easter everyone!